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It's widely understood that Mackey Arena is among the loudest, most hostile environments in college basketball. Still, Purdue fans take pride in hearing those compliments, especially when they come from former opponents.

College Basketball News / Kansas State Wildcats on SI / July 1, 2025

Former K-State Star Coleman Hawkins Embarcing NBA With Ex-Illinois Teammate

Former Kansas State forward Coleman Hawkins is starting his NBA journey soon. The Golden State Warriors picked up the undrafted prospect, giving Hawkins the chance to stamp his imprint in the Summer League.

Kansas State Wildcats News / Hoops Rumors / June 27, 2025

Coleman Hawkins expected to attend Warriors’ training camp

Former Illinois and Kansas State forward Coleman Hawkins is expected to attend training camp with the Warriors, a source tells Jeff Goodman of Field of 68 (Twitter link).

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College Basketball News / Kansas State Wildcats on SI / June 25, 2025

Check Out NBA Draft Tape For Former K-State Star Coleman Hawkins

Former Kansas State forward Coleman Hawkins probably isn't the first name you think of when looking at the NBA Draft. However, he may be one we can still keep an eye on.

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Looking back at the guy who followed THE guy in college basketball

North Carolina recently fired head men's basketball coach Hubert Davis, ending a five-year run in which he struggled to keep the program at the heights of its lofty expectations.

Cleveland Cavaliers Workout Intriguing Kansas State Guard Prospect

The Cleveland Cavaliers are bringing in an interesting guard prospect in the weeks ahead of the 2025 NBA Draft. The Cavaliers have brought in Kansas State guard Coleman Hawkins for a pre-draft workout, per his Instagram.

Kansas State Wildcats News / Kansas State Wildcats on SI / May 15, 2025

Should Ex-K-State's Coleman Hawkins Have Received An NBA Combine Nod?

75 players are at the NBA Combine this week. Former Kansas State's Coleman Hawkins is not among those. Hawkins withdrew from the Draft last year to spend his final collegiate season at Kansas State.

Coleman Hawkins Supports Ex-Illinois Teammate Brandin Podziemski In Warriors Victory

Many are elated watching Golden State Warriors guard Brandin Podziemski shine in the NBA Playoffs. Amid that crowd is his former Illinois teammate Coleman Hawkins, who tweeted his support watching the game Tuesday night.

Kansas State Wildcats News / Kansas State Wildcats on SI / April 18, 2025

Could Coleman Hawkins Follow Former K-State Teammate In Declaring For NBA Draft?

Former Kansas State forward David N'Guessan surprisingly declared for the 2025 NBA Draft after three years in the program. N'Guessan logged career highs in nearly every category last season, leading the Wildcats in points, rebounds, and field goal percentage.

Kansas State Wildcats News / Kansas State Wildcats on SI / April 6, 2025

Kansas State's Jerome Tang Talks About Added Pressures of NIL

Last June Kansas State was thrust into the NIL conversation as Coleman Hawkins announced he withdrew from the NBA Draft before transferring to the Wildcats program.

Kansas State Wildcats News / Kansas State Wildcats on SI / April 2, 2025

Tracy Wolfson 'Can't Blame' Likes Of K-State's Coleman Hawkins For Chasing NIL Deals

The Kansas State men's basketball team was one of the most expensive in the nation this season. And yet, the Wildcats fell way short of their NCAA Tournament expectations, highlighted by forward Coleman Hawkins' $2 million NIL deal.

Kansas State Wildcats News / Kansas State Wildcats on SI / March 23, 2025

Coleman Hawkins Very Transparent About Online Hate While At Kansas State

Kansas State's Coleman Hawkins discussed his mental battles dealing with social media and online hate all season long. Apparently, it was more detrimental than we thought.

College Basketball News / Cincinnati Bearcats on SI / March 5, 2025

Kansas State Star Forward Coleman Hawkins Suiting Up Against Bearcats

Kansas State forward Coleman Hawkins (knee) appears to be playing in Wednesday's game against Cincinnati. He was on the floor moving decently well with a large brace on his right knee, the big man moved around KSU's halfcourt side and launched a few jumpers while going through a full warm up.

College Basketball News / Cincinnati Bearcats on SI / March 5, 2025

Report: Kansas State Star Coleman Hawkins A Game-Time Decision Against Cincinnati

Cincinnati basketball may end up facing Coleman Hawkins (knee) on Wednesday night. CBS Sports's Jon Rothstein reported the Kansas State star forward is a game-time decision to play on Wednesday after missing the past three games.

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Kansas State Wildcats News / Heartland College Sports / March 2, 2025

Kansas State Forward Coleman Hawkins Unlikely to Play vs. Colorado

In a tough break for Jerome Tang and the Kansas State Wildcats, star forward Coleman Hawkins is unlikely to play in Sunday’s matchup vs. Colorado. Hawkins suffered a knee injury vs.

Kansas State Wildcats News / Heartland College Sports / February 26, 2025

Coleman Hawkins Injury Status vs. UCF

In a tough break for Jerome Tang and the Kansas State Wildcats, star forward Coleman Hawkins is unlikely to play in Wednesday’s matchup vs. UCF. Hawkins suffered a knee injury vs.

College Basketball News / Heartland College Sports / February 23, 2025

Kansas State’s Coleman Hawkins OUT vs. Arizona State

In a tough break for Jerome Tang and the Kansas State Wildcats, star forward Coleman Hawkins is set to miss Sunday’s matchup vs. Arizona State. According to a report from the Field of 68’s Jeff Goodman, Hawkins suffered a knee injury vs.

College Basketball News / Yardbarker / December 30, 2024

Big 12 delivers chaos with Kansas State's upset over Cincinnati

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Kansas State Wildcats News / Kansas State Wildcats on SI / December 20, 2024

Did Coleman Hawkins Walk Into Wrong Situation At Kansas State?

Coleman Hawkins left the Illinois Fighting Illini to play for Kansas State this season. Some believe he should have stayed, as the Wildcats are now 6-4 and rank near the bottom of the Big 12.

Kansas State Wildcats News / Kansas State Wildcats on SI / December 18, 2024

Coleman Hawkins Takes Responsibility In Kansas State's Loss To Drake

There could be many fingers pointed for Kansas State falling to Drake Tuesday night. However, Coleman Hawkins instead took accountability for his performance.

Kansas State Wildcats News / Kansas State Wildcats on SI / November 10, 2024

Coleman Hawkins Addresses Kansas State's Turnovers Against Cleveland State

Kansas State took on Cleveland State Saturday night in the second game of the season. Despite the K-State's double-digit win of 77 to 64, it had 24 turnovers.

College Basketball News / Illinois Fighting Illini on SI / August 15, 2024

Even After Kansas State Transfer, Coleman Hawkins Still "Ride-Or-Die Illinois"

Coleman Hawkins has repeatedly expressed he has no bad feelings toward the Illinois basketball program or fans. Even though he transferred to Kansas State this offseason, Hawkins will always hold a special place in his heart for the Illini.

Illinois Fighting Illini News / Illinois Fighting Illini on SI / June 20, 2024

Coleman Hawkins On The Decision To Leave Illinois: "It Was A Year For Me To Be Selfish"

Coleman Hawkins was one of the most likable people on campus during his time at the University of Illinois. He could have returned to the Fighting Illini for an extra season due to the Covid waiver but decided against it because he felt his time in Champaign was over.

Illinois Fighting Illini News / Illinois Fighting Illini on SI / June 19, 2024

Ex-Illini Forward Coleman Hawkins Claims Illinois Made UConn's Donovan Clingan Into Top-5 NBA Draft Pick

The NBA Draft is on the horizon, but the top picks in the class remain unsorted. Former UConn Huskies center Donovan Clingan is viewed as a consensus top-5 selection after strong outings in the NCAA Tournament.

Illinois Fighting Illini News / Illinois Fighting Illini on SI / June 14, 2024

Illinois Fans React To Departure Of Coleman Hawkins, $2 Million NIL Deal

The Illinois Fighting Illini knew forward Coleman Hawkins was on his way out the door, whether it was for the NBA or transfer portal. News broke Friday that Hawkins committed to play for the Kansas State Wildcats while signing one of the most lucrative NIL deals in collegiate basketball.

College Basketball News / Louisville Cardinals on SI / June 7, 2024

Report: Illinois Transfer Coleman Hawkins 'No Longer Expected' to Visit Louisville

We have another twist in the Louisville men's basketball program's recruitment of Coleman Hawkins. The former Illinois forward/center is "no longer expected" to visit the Cardinals, according to Rivals' Ty Spalding.

Illinois Fighting Illini News / Armchair Illini / May 7, 2024

Illinois Basketball: Latest Buzz On Coleman Hawkins

Last week, Illinois Basketball fans received the news that Coleman Hawkins would enter the transfer portal while going through the NBA draft process. This was surprising news to most fans, however, this was an exceptionally smart decision by Coleman to have all options on the table.